MERCAPT

6-Mercaptopurine

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3693

Synonyms:
6-MP
Mercaptopurine
Purine
Purinethol
FMERC
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube or green top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:

1. The serum or plasma should be separated from the cells within 2 hours of collection.
2. Transfer the specimen to a plastic transport tube.

Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:

Frozen - 180 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 72 hours

Unacceptable Condition:

Gel tubes are not allowed!

CPT Codes:

80299- QUANTITATION ASSAY DRUG, Mercaptopurine (EAP 30133997)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
6-10 days
Method:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)

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